Category: Animal Care Tips
Dog Walking Insurance & Bonding: What You Need to Know
Starting a dog walking business may be a dream come true for most people, but it also comes with numerous risks. The most obvious being if the dog you’re walking bites a person. However, most dog walkers don’t pay attention to the costs involved with injuries to dogs. Dog walking insurance and bonding is a […]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents
The third week of January is often when New Year’s Resolutions begin to go by the wayside. We either choose to make too many changes at once in our lives and can’t keep the pace, or select goals that are unattainable. Maybe we’re lazy or lack motivation, or just can’t be consistent. Regardless of the […]
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Keeping Your Cat Indoors, Why And How You Should Do It
It’s a commonly held assumption that keeping your cat indoors is cruel, but it’s not – in fact the opposite is true. Keeping your cat indoors can actually help her live a longer, healthier lifetime with you! 3 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Cat Indoors During Winter: It is safer, and may allow her […]
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Bloat, Colic & G.I. Stasis: Dogs, Guinea Pigs, Horses & Rabbits
A little more than two years ago, Dominick, a Rottweiler-Shepherd mix, who was close to a decade old, started pacing, and could not get comfortable. His mom, Tammy, a professional pet sitter and devoted dog mom, noticed his normal hourglass shape was quickly disappearing as his stomach got larger and larger. She also could hear […]
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The Benefits of Pumpkin & Cinnamon for Dogs
Thanks to my friends at Pet First, I was able to provide this info to help YOU help your pet: https://www.petfirst.com/pet-care/benefits-pumpkin-cinnamon-dogs/
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Tips to Help Your Senior Dog
Many thanks to the Grey Muzzle Organization for sharing my words on helping Senior Pets! https://www.greymuzzle.org/grey-matters/health-and-well-being-wellness-common-health-issues/tips-help-your-senior-dog-live
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CBD Dogs
Marijuana has been around for centuries, showing up in old medical texts like Ayurveda, a 5,000-year old healing science derived from ayur, meaning “life,” and veda, meaning “knowledge,” but marijuana, or cannabis, also appears in countless rituals all around the world. Used for its “high,” some ancient cultures also used cannabis to communicate with the gods, and […]
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Benefits of Having a Cat Fence
Despite different personalities, most felines love the outdoors, and some outdoor time is good for a cat’s mental and physical health. Space to run and exercise can do a feline body good, yet there are risks. One of the many ways to lessen those risks is by purchasing the right cat fence. What is a […]
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10 Benefits of CATios!
10 BENEFITS OF CATIOS FOR CAT OWNERS: Protection from vehicles, predators, poisons, diseases or getting lost or stuck in a tree. Reduce vet bills from cat fights or injuries. Protect birds and wildlife. Help reduce the roaming cat populations in local communities. Provide a healthy outdoor lifestyle with fresh air, exercise, bird watching and sunbathing. […]
read more3 Important Considerations When Picking Out A Litter Box
Litter boxes may seem simple. But finding the right one for your cat can be tricky. Here are some things that you should take into consideration when choosing a litter box. What Size Litter Box Do You Need? It’s crucial to get the right sized litter box for your cat. If you get the […]
read moreHURRICANE DORIAN: 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW!
Remember my 5 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW even before a hurricane or other disaster strikes: Remain calm Check and refresh supplies (including calming aids and ones for upset tummies) Practice transport (crates, harnessing and car rides) Practice alternate potty areas (pee pods, covered patios, even corners of garages, tubs, etc.) Stay alert to […]
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Bee Stings
One Spring morning, two Dachshund pups were playfully exploring their fenced yard when Rudy caught Abigail off guard and bounded at her from behind the rose bushes. As Abby took a tumble landing dazed and confused, a bumble bee buzzed passed her. The twosome, quickly distracted by this new found fun, attempted to play a […]
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